Under Fire(1983)
The first casualty of war is the truth.
Under Fire Synopsis
Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Under Fire (1983) is a drama and war film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, released on October 21, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy and Ed Harris. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 189 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Writers:
- Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman, Clayton Frohman
- Producers:
- Jonathan T. Taplin
- Cinematographer:
- John Alcott
- Composer:
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Production:
- Orion Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Under Fire (1983) Trailer
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Under Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Russell Price
Gene Hackman
as Alex Grazier
Joanna Cassidy
as Claire
Ed Harris
as Oates
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Marcel Jazy
Richard Masur
as Hub Kittle
Alma Martinez
as Isela
René Enríquez
as President Anastasio Somoza
Hamilton Camp
as Regis Seydor
Jenny Gago
as Miss Panama
Eloy Casados
as Pedro
Martin LaSalle
as Commandante Cinco
Key crew
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, written by Ron Shelton, Clayton Frohman and Clayton Frohman, produced by Jonathan T. Taplin.
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Under Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 189 ratings.
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Under Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Under Fire online?
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Under Fire (1983) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Under Fire?
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The main cast of Under Fire (1983) includes Nick Nolte, Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Ed Harris and Jean-Louis Trintignant. The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under Fire released?
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Under Fire was released on October 21, 1983 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Under Fire worth watching?
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Under Fire (1983) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 189 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Under Fire?
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Yes. The official Under Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.